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In San Diego, discover native, colonial, national and local histories and observe the ways in which they have converged to create this multicultural city with a reputation for excellence in the arts.

Highlights

• With a retired professor in Old Town State Park and a docent at Mission San Diego de Alcala, the first Franciscan mission founded by Father Junipero Serra, learn about what and whom European explorers met when they landed in California.
• View fine and folk art in the museums of Balboa Park and an historic, beautifully restored theater in the famous Gaslamp Quarter.
• Meet faculty, students and chefs from San Diego State University for a survey of the city’s fine arts, a music performance and a tasting of new culinary trends.

Activity Notes

Walking up to one mile, mostly flat terrain, some inclines. USS Midway docent tour involves climbing stairs and climbing through hatches in bulkheads. A few steps at the Mission San Diego de Alcala. Docent tour of Salk Institute involves climbing and descending stone stairs with no handrails.Coordinated by San Diego State University.

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